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Shitlist
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a list of people one is angry with or intends to punish, criticize, or avoid
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
shitlists
What is the origin of the term "shitlist" and how is it used?
Shitlist is a slang term that appeared in mid-20th-century English to describe a list of people one is angry with or intends to punish, criticize, or avoid. The term combines "shit," used to express contempt or negativity, with "list," emphasizing a record of grievances. Historically, it was informal and vulgar, used to signal resentment or ill will. Today it remains colloquial and coarse, commonly used in casual, critical, or humorous contexts rather than polite or formal conversation.
Examples
I'm on his shitlist after missing the meeting.
